Admissions

General Admissions

Admission must be granted before a student is allowed to register for any program.

Application forms, Registration forms, and School Catalog can be downloaded from the links at the end of this page. Applicants may obtain additional information at the admissions office, by emailing admissions@latranslation.com or by calling (213) 368-0770.

In order to apply for any program, please send an application form with all required documents by email to admissions@latranslation.com or by fax to 213-385-7784. You may also register online and pay with credit card.

Students desiring the I-20 should contact LAITI and request a special I-20 admissions packet.

A.  General Requirements for all programs:

  1. A completed application form
  2. Two 2×2 photographs
  3. Transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited or state approved college. Applicants who received degrees from non-accredited institutions or who are applying without an undergraduate degree will be considered on an individual basis.
  4. Proof of Second language proficiency
  5. Three letters of reference. References from family members will not be considered as objective references.
  6. Application fee: $35 for domestic students and $60 for International students

B.  M.A. Degree Program

Students who wish to attend LAITI’s M.A. Program must follow the regular admission guidelines. In addition, M.A. candidates must submit the following:

  1.  A tape demonstrating the ability to interpret from English into the target language and from the target language to English.
  2. Bachelor’s degree Transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited or state approved college or university. Applicants who received degrees from non-accredited institutions or who are applying without an undergraduate degree will be considered on an individual basis.

C.  Ability to Benefit, M.A. Degree Program

Normally, students are eligible to apply for admission to graduate study after they have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Occasionally, applicants without an undergraduate degree, but who indicate the ability to perform graduate studies, may be admitted to the graduate program as special students. The number of such students accepted is strictly limited.

Candidates in this special M.A. Program must follow the regular admission guidelines. In addition, they must submit the following:

  1. A tape demonstrating the ability to interpret from English into the target language and from the target language to English.
  2. Proof of having completed at least two years of undergraduate studies
  3. Proof of being actively engaged in translation and interpretation
  4. Proof of having at least five years of translation and interpretation experience
  5. They must demonstrate the ability to benefit from the masters program by letters of reference and/or standardized testing.

D. International Admissions

Students who do not reside in the USA and who wish to attend LAITI must follow the regular admission guidelines for the respective program to which they seek admission.

In addition, international students must satisfy the requirements of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service by becoming eligible to study in the USA through the obtainment of an F-1 (academic studies), or M-1 visa (vocational studies). To apply for a student’s visa, a student must obtain an I-20 form from an accredited institution. In order to obtain an I-20 from LAITI, candidates must submit the following:

  1. Copy of Passport
  2. Transcript from high school, college or university translated into English and certified
  3. Certificate of Bank Deposit, Affidavit of Support and/or its related documents
  4. Proof of address in country of origin (invoice, bill, etc.)
  5. I-20 processing fee: US $100 (if transferring within the U.S. the fee is US $50)
  6. Copy of I-94 form (if already in the US)

Approval for the I-20 is granted after a student has met all the necessary financial and academic requirements and has provided proof of return following graduation. It usually takes 2-5 business days for your I-20 to be issued.

 

SEVIS AND VISA APPLICATION:

Please enter the following links and make sure you fully understand the SEVIS and visa application and payment processes.

TOEFL Requirement

All applicants whose native language is not English must submit a Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. The minimum TOEFL score is as indicated below:

LAITI Minimum TOEFL Standards are:

Internet

Computer

Paper

Vocational

61

173

450

Graduate

79

213

550

 

Exemption from the TOEFL Requirement

Applicants may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement if they can present proof of one of the following:

  • 3 years of full-time enrollment at Secondary or post-secondary institution where English is the main language of instruction.
  • 60 transferable semester or 90 quarter units, or English composition with a grade of “C” or better from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Have successfully completed highest level of an ESL Academic Preparation Program in the U.S.
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
  • Education originates from countries in which the official language is English.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of 5.5.

 

Forms and Catalogs

Registration Form

Application Form

Catalog